How severe is CVE-2018-16407?

CVE-2018-16407 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-16407 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16407?

CVE-2018-16407 affects Mayan-edms Mayan Edms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16407?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-16407 published?

CVE-2018-16407 was published on 2018-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16407

CVE-2018-16407 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mayan-edms Mayan Edms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mayan-edms Mayan Edms
Published: 2018-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Mayan EDMS before 3.0.3. The Tags app has XSS because tag label values are mishandled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16407?: An issue was discovered in Mayan EDMS before 3.0.3. The Tags app has XSS because tag label values are mishandled.
How severe is CVE-2018-16407?: CVE-2018-16407 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16407 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16407?: CVE-2018-16407 affects Mayan-edms Mayan Edms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16407?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16407 published?: CVE-2018-16407 was published on 2018-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mayan-edms:mayan_edms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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